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New Jersey State Police Looking For Man Who Allegedly Abducted Son, Punched Woman In Face

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PATERSON, N.J. (CBS) -- New Jersey State Police is looking for a man who allegedly abducted his young son and punched the child's mother in the face on Wednesday morning.

Police say 30-year-old George Berry arrived at the Paterson residence of his child's mother in violation of a domestic violence restraining order, kicked in the front door and punched her in the face around 7 a.m.

Police say Berry then took 10-month-old Reign Berry and fled in a silver Chrysler Town and Country. An Amber Alert was initially issued, but the child was located safely. Police are still searching for Berry.

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George Berry and his son, Reign. (credit: New Jersey State Police)

Berry is described as a 5-foot-7 black male who weighs 160 pounds.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Paterson police at 973-321-1111.

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